The 2025 World Series is nearly upon us, with the Toronto Blue Jays set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Friday night.

Which team has the edge going into the Series? What should you expect from the Dodgers' pitching staff -- and from Toronto's batters trying to hit L.A.'s aces? And which X factors will determine this October's last team standing?

ESPN MLB reporters Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers teamed up to ask 19 baseball execs, scouts, managers and coaches to break down what to expect in every aspect of this year's Fall Classic, starting with predicting the world champions.

Survey says the ______ will win it all:

> Los Angeles Dodgers: 18 responses

National League scout: "The Dodgers will ride their starting pitching to another title in five games."

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